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Azamat Murzakanov
#7 Light Heavyweight

Azamat Murzakanov

L1
“The Professional”
16-1-0
0Contender
🇷🇺Russia/Heavyweight/Age 37/Southpaw/5' 10"/71″ reach/205 lbs
Win %
94%
SLpM
4.4
Str Acc
56%
Str Def
56%
TD Avg
0.7
TD Def
88%
Sub Avg
0.2
Finish
86%

At a Glance

4.4
SLpM
above average
56%
Str Acc
above average
0.7
TD Avg
below average
86%
Finish %
top 3%
56%
Str Def
top 21%
Azamat Murzakanov "The Professional" is a Russia southpaw Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 16-1-0, the fighter boasts a 94% win rate across 17 pro contests, with a 86% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 56% striking accuracy and elite 88% takedown defense.
Career Arc
15 fightspeak +14 · current +13

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 64 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 80 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 34 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 86 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 40 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 31 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME64ACCURACY80KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS34TD DEFENSE86SUBMISSIONS40DURABILITY31ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 56% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 56% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 20% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 88% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.40+0.98 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.20+0.02 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.68-0.84 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.20-0.20 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.20)Landed (4.40)
0
+1.20

Wins by Method

86%Finish
KO/TKO1179%
Submission17%
Decision214%
16 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (16)
11 KO
1 SUB
2 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (1)
1 KO

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
W
KO
W
KO
W
KO
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
17/31(55%)
R2
22/41(54%)
R3
14/29(48%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
83%
Distance: 142Clinch: 8Ground: 22
Target
66%
19%
15%
Head: 113Body: 33Leg: 26

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:20
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
18%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 15
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History7 UFC + 8 pre-UFC
15 fights14W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LPaulo Costa
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
Apr 11, 2026KKO/TKO Kick31:23
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Kick
Round
3
of 3
Time
1:23
Division
Light Heavyweight
Opening Odds
-208/+166
UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg
2026-04-11
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